Federal officials accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of mortgage fraud by misrepresenting property records to secure favorable mortgage terms. James denied wrongdoing and called the claims politically motivated.
James said she was targeted for her $454 million civil fraud judgment against Donald Trump.
Legal experts say any case would likely depend on proving intent.
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The Trump administration accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of falsifying real estate records to obtain favorable mortgage terms on properties in New York and Virginia. The Federal Housing Finance Agency referred James to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The letter alleges James misrepresented a 2023 Virginia home as her primary residence. The document said James listed herself and her father as a married couple to secure home loans. The referral also questioned discrepancies in the reported number of units at James’s Brooklyn residence, alleging she listed four instead of five.
How has James responded to the referral?
James denied all claims and said she will formally respond “at the appropriate time and in the appropriate way.” In multiple interviews, including one with Spectrum News, James called the accusations “baseless” and described them as politically motivated retaliation. She linked the referral to her successful civil fraud case against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization, which resulted in a $454 million judgment.
James framed the allegations as part of what she calls a broader “revenge tour” by the Trump administration targeting former critics. She said the federal government never contacted her before releasing the referral.
James said she wouldn’t litigate the issue in the media, choosing instead to address it through legal channels.
What are the political implications?
The allegations come as the Trump administration has taken action against institutions and individuals he perceives as political opponents. Since returning to office, the president’s team has revoked security clearances from former officials and targeted law firms tied to past cases against him, among other actions.
What happens next in the case?
Prosecutors have not charged James. Legal experts said the accusations — if pursued — would likely prompt a serious review, but proving intent in a mortgage fraud case can be complex. James reaffirmed her commitment to her role and declared she would not let intimidation or pressure deter her.
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